About the Benderloch and Oban Area

Benderloch is a small village within walking distance of a large sandy beach called Tralee Bay. It is a vibrant community with a village shop, excellent cafe/discount bookshop, village hall, church and a stunning walk up the hill Ben Lora which is 308 metres high and has wonderful views from the top. Nearby there is also Rally Karting and a Farmer's Market.

Benderloch is situated 6 miles from Oban which is the main town in the area with many shops, pubs and restaurants. Oban is also the main ferry terminal for the nearby islands, Mull, Iona, Coll, Tiree, Colonsay, Islay, Kerrera, Lismore and Barra to name a few! Oban also has a railway station and bus terminal which links it to Glasgow.

Useful Links and Contacts

Restaurants & Cafés

Hawthorn Restaurant, Benderloch (walking distance) 01631 720777
Ben Lora Café & Bookshop, Benderloch (walking distance) 01631 720296
Oyster Inn, Connel (5 minutes drive) 01631 710666
Poppies Café and Garden Centre (10 minutes drive) 01631 565718
Eeusk Seafood Restaurant, Oban (15 minutes drive) 01631 565666
Waterfront Seafood Restaurant, Oban (15 minutes drive) 01631 563110
Castle Stalker Café & Giftshop, Appin (15 minutes drive) 01631 730444

(Please note all driving times are approximate)

Travel

Calmac Ferries
Scotrail Trains
Citylink Buses
Local Buses (regular buses from Oban to Benderloch)
Car Hire

Activities

Ben Lora Walk
Sealife Centre
Boat Trip Oban
Boat Trip Craignish (Corryvreckan whirlpool)
Boat Trip Easdale (Corryvreckan whirlpool)
Farmers' & Crafters' Market (Benderloch)
Arduaine Gardens (National Trust for Scotland)